MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (September 30, 2021) – The 23^rd ranked St. Thomas University (STU) Women's Soccer team (6-1-2, 1-0-1 SUN) pick up their first Sun Conference win against the University of South Carolina Beaufort Sandsharks  (5-4-1, 1-1-0 SUN) on Saturday, afternoon from the Bobcat Turf Field.
 
Match Starters:

• Anna-Lena Stein
• Jocelyn Mendez
• Katharina Jullich
• Megan Velazquez
• Leslie DeLeon
• Annika Geistert
• Leonie Weide
• Emma Lysell
• Melanie Lefebvre - goalkeeper
• Sarolta Oppelland
• Miranda Ferradaz

 
Match Notes:
 

• The Bobcats came into the first half with a strong offensive advantage over the Sandsharks. Keeping the ball in their possession and keeping the Sandsharks on defense.
• Leonie Weide starts the off with a powerful first shot to the goalkeeper in attempts to put the Bobcats on the scoreboard.
• The Sandsharks attempted to get the ball into the Bobcats territory, but Melanie Lefebvre denies giving them a chance, saving two attempts in the first half.
• The second half begins and both teams change their starters in hopes to shake up the game.
• Foul caused by the Sandsharks and forcing penalty for the Bobcats.
• Karina Medina shoots the penalty kick and scores in the 50^th-minute making that the second goal by Medina for the season.
• A wonderful corner kick by Medina to Kayla Jackson where she tries to head the ball in attempt to make another goal for the Bobcats, but unfortunately was too high.
• Sarolta Oppelland stays strong on defense when the intensity began to rise from the Sandsharks, not allowing any pressure to reach the Bobcats territory.
• Foul on USC Beaufort giving a opportunity to the Bobcats.
• Maite Sanchez takes the foul shot and scores in the 88th-minute, putting the Bobcats up by two (2-0) and recording her second goal of the season.
• Lefebvre ends the match with five saves, making that her second shutout for the Sun Conference Paly.

 
 
Up Next:

St. Thomas will hit the road to face the Warriors of Webber International University, on the Warrior Grass Field on Thursday, October 7th, start time is scheduled for 3 p.m.